Population 27,265 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Oxford
Household size in Oxford
| Period | Oxford | Cincinnati area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.29 | 2.59 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.75 | 2.61 | 2.51 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.59 | 2.55 | 2.47 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.54 | 2.55 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.25 | −0.04 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in Oxford run a little small, averaging 2.54 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Household size has climbed from 2.29 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. Households are largest in the center and smallest in the west.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Oxford
| Period | Oxford | Cincinnati area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 28.8 | 37.6 | 39.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 30.6 | 38.6 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 30.5 | 39.4 | 40.7 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 30.1 | 39.5 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.3 | +1.9 | +1.8 | +2.3 |
Oxford is young: half of its residents are under 30.1, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young adults, many of them living alone or as couples. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 28.8, mirroring the country. Only four of the 372 Ohio cities with 5,000+ people are younger.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Oxford
| Period | Oxford | Cincinnati area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.0% | 11.8% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 4.7% | 12.0% | 11.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.0% | 11.6% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 23.5% | 11.4% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +11.5 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Oxford: 23.5% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has risen 11.5 points, even as the national share fell. Of the 372 Ohio cities with 5,000+ people, only four have a higher share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Oxford
Renters in Oxford
| Period | Oxford | Cincinnati area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 52.1% | 30.9% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 51.8% | 32.8% | 33.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 54.0% | 33.6% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 52.0% | 31.7% | 32.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.2 pts | +0.8 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Oxford rent: 52.0% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. Among owners, 50.5% have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. Of the 372 Ohio cities with 5,000+ people, only ten have a higher share of renters.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Oxford
| Period | Oxford | Cincinnati area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.0% | 10.9% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 26.4% | 10.7% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 16.6% | 9.0% | 10.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 17.2% | 7.2% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −5.9 pts | −3.7 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Oxford: 17.2% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 5.9 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Oxford
| Period | Oxford | Cincinnati area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1979 | 1973 | 1968 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1978 | 1973 | 1969 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1983 | 1974 | 1970 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1982 | 1977 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
Homes in Oxford are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1982, versus 1980 nationally. Homes here are newer than in the Cincinnati area overall, where the median home dates to 1977. The newest homes are mostly in the northwest, the oldest in the southwest.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Oxford
| Period | Oxford | Cincinnati area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $758 | $826 | $765 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $941 | $888 | $814 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $824 | $987 | $901 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,146 | $1,263 | $1,142 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$387 | +$437 | +$377 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Oxford costs $1,146 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $387 a month since 2006–10, up 51%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 39.1% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. The priciest rents are in the northwest; the most affordable are in the northeast.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Oxford
Bachelor's degrees in Oxford
| Period | Oxford | Cincinnati area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.6% | 29.2% | 25.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 52.1% | 30.8% | 26.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 50.2% | 34.1% | 28.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 46.7% | 37.0% | 31.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +10.1 pts | +7.8 pts | +6.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
Oxford is highly educated: nearly half of adults 25 and older (46.7%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 10.1 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the north and least in the east.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Oxford
| Period | Oxford | Cincinnati area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 90.9% | 87.7% | 87.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 94.4% | 89.3% | 88.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 94.8% | 91.1% | 90.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.5% | 92.4% | 91.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.6 pts | +4.7 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Oxford: 95.5% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 4.6 points, as it has nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Oxford
| Period | Oxford | Cincinnati area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.1% | 7.5% | 8.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.6% | 8.6% | 9.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.3% | 4.7% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 11.0% | 4.5% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | +0.9 pts | −3.0 pts | −3.8 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in Oxford: 11.0% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Of the 372 Ohio cities with 5,000+ people, only five have higher unemployment. Since 2006–10, unemployment has edged up 0.9 points, even as the national rate fell.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Oxford compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxford | 2.54 | 30.1 | 23.5% | 52.0% | 17.2% | 1982 | $1,146 | 46.7% | 95.5% | 11.0% |
| Reily | 2.42 | 47.8 | 15.1% | 14.6% | 12.0% | 1972 | $1,006 | 22.3% | 93.8% | 4.2% |
| Bath | 2.65 | 47.6 | 5.0% | 7.9% | 6.6% | 1982 | $849 | 23.4% | 99.4% | 0.5% |
| College Corner | 2.26 | 44.0 | 8.7% | 23.3% | 14.1% | 1959 | $898 | 38.5% | 94.4% | 1.5% |
| West College Corner | 2.47 | 39.9 | 13.3% | 19.8% | 7.4% | 1964 | $1,144 | 18.3% | 96.7% | 5.2% |
| Morning Sun | 2.38 | 44.7 | 11.2% | 22.3% | 13.8% | 1959 | $892 | 27.7% | 95.5% | 1.7% |
| Old Bath | 2.69 | 45.4 | 7.0% | 8.8% | 8.3% | 1981 | $988 | 21.9% | 99.3% | 1.7% |
| Millville | 2.88 | 44.8 | 1.4% | 5.2% | 3.5% | 1978 | $916 | 29.6% | 97.9% | 1.9% |
| Mount Carmel | 2.25 | 46.9 | 8.3% | 37.1% | 7.4% | 1976 | $785 | 25.3% | 93.6% | 6.2% |
| Cottage Grove | 2.79 | 40.0 | 14.4% | 10.9% | 10.1% | 1967 | $1,395 | 17.5% | 96.2% | 6.8% |
| Seven Mile | 2.46 | 48.6 | 6.3% | 7.3% | 3.2% | 1974 | $892 | 24.8% | 91.3% | 3.2% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Oxford. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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